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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.93, 48,623.97 and 20,123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.93, 48,623.97 and 20,123.38 is: 27,770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.93 : 48,623.97 = 20,123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.93/48,623.97 = 20,123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.93x = 48,623.97 × 20,123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.93x = 978,478,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,478,625.42/35,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,770.92

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